DNA Helix Bundle‐Encoded Multi‐Bit Information Readout by Sapphire‐Supported Nanopores
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202523998
Abstract: The increasing demand for high‐capacity data storage continues to drive innovation in memory technologies. DNA has recently emerged as a promising medium due to its exceptionally high data density and long‐term stability. Here, a DNA‐based… read more here.
Keywords: readout sapphire; readout; sapphire supported; supported nanopores ... See more keywords
The membrane localization domains of two distinct bacterial toxins form a 4‐helix‐bundle in solution
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DOI: 10.1002/pro.3097
Abstract: Membrane localization domain (MLD) was first proposed for a 4‐helix‐bundle motif in the crystal structure of the C1 domain of Pasteurella multocida toxin (PMT). This structure motif is also found in the crystal structures of… read more here.
Keywords: membrane localization; solution; helix bundle;
The high stability of the three-helix bundle UBA domain of p62 protein as revealed by molecular dynamics simulations
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DOI: 10.1007/s00894-021-04698-0
Abstract: The ubiquitin-associated (UBA) domain is an important motif in the modulation of many molecular functionalities. It has been mainly associated with ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis, a multistep mechanism in which undesirable proteins are tagged with polyubiquitin chains… read more here.
Keywords: protein; uba domain; three helix; domain ... See more keywords
The four-helix bundle in cholinesterase dimers: Structural and energetic determinants of stability.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2019.06.012
Abstract: The crystal structures of truncated forms of cholinesterases provide good models for assessing the role of non-covalent interactions in dimer assembly in the absence of cross-linking disulfide bonds. These structures identify the four-helix bundle that… read more here.
Keywords: four helix; structural energetic; dimerization; helix bundle ... See more keywords
Spatial attributes of the four-helix bundle group of bacteriocins - The high-resolution structure of BacSp222 in solution.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.10.158
Abstract: BacSp222 is a multifunctional bacteriocin produced by Staphylococcus pseudintermedius strain 222, an opportunistic pathogen of domestic animals. At micromolar concentrations, BacSp222 kills Gram-positive bacteria and is cytotoxic toward mammalian cells, while at nanomolar doses, it… read more here.
Keywords: four helix; structure bacsp222; helix bundle; structure ... See more keywords
X-ray Structures of the Post-fusion 6-Helix Bundle of the Human Syncytins and their Functional Implications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmb.2019.10.020
Abstract: Abstract The retroviral envelope-derived proteins syncytin-1 and syncytin-2 (syn1 and syn2) drive placentation in humans by forming a syncytiotophoblast, a structure allowing for an exchange interface between maternal and fetal blood during pregnancy. Despite their… read more here.
Keywords: post fusion; form; ray structures; helix ... See more keywords
How Well Can Implicit Solvent Simulations Explore Folding Pathways? A Quantitative Analysis of α-Helix Bundle Proteins.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.7b00726
Abstract: Protein folding has been posing challenges for molecular simulation for decades. Implicit solvent models are sought as routes to increase the capability of simulation, with trade-offs between computational speed and accuracy. Here, we systematically investigate… read more here.
Keywords: folding pathways; bundle proteins; solvent simulations; helix bundle ... See more keywords
Molecular Recognition within the Cavity of a Foldamer Helix Bundle: Encapsulation of Primary Alcohols in Aqueous Conditions.
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DOI: 10.1021/jacs.7b00181
Abstract: Artificial synthetic molecules able to adopt well-defined stable secondary structures comparable to those found in nature ("foldamers") have considerable potential for use in a range of applications such as biomaterials, biorecognition, nanomachines and as therapeutic… read more here.
Keywords: aqueous conditions; cavity; foldamer helix; helix bundle ... See more keywords
Helix-bundle and C-terminal GPCR domains differentially influence GRK-specific functions and β-arrestin-mediated regulation
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-61281-4
Abstract: G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) orchestrate diverse physiological responses via signaling through G proteins, GPCR kinases (GRKs), and arrestins. While most G protein functions are well-established, the contributions of GRKs and arrestins remain incompletely understood. Here,… read more here.
Keywords: grk specific; gpcr domains; arrestin; gpcr ... See more keywords
Design of an abiotic unimolecular three-helix bundle
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DOI: 10.1039/d4sc07336c
Abstract: Starting from the solid state structure of C3-symmetrical homochiral parallel trimolecular bundle of three aromatic helices held together by intermolecular hydrogen bonds, we have used simple rational principles and molecular modelling to design a similar… read more here.
Keywords: three helix; helix; design abiotic; helix bundle ... See more keywords
641. Development of Structural Epitope Targeting During B-cell Ontogeny by Exploration of Relatives of Gp41 Structural Epitope Binding Antibody 6F5
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.648
Abstract: Abstract Background In previous studies, our lab has characterized a number of highly mutated antibodies against structural epitopes of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) envelope protein. These antibodies were first isolated from long-term nonprogressors (LTNPs).… read more here.
Keywords: cell; development structural; structural epitope; six helix ... See more keywords